Kendall and Rebecca discuss disaster preparedness in agriculture with Olivia Saunders. The conversation underscores the importance of preparedness and community resilience in agriculture.

Show notes:

Integrated Pest Management (IPM): https://extension.unh.edu/agriculture-gardens/pest-disease-growing-tools/integrated-pest-management-ipm

Wholistic Management Institute Training - https://www.holisticmanagement.org/programs

Wendy Johnecheck – wendy.johnecheck@unh.edu

USDA Floodwater vs. Pondwater - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/sites/default/files/2023-05/FloodingFrequency_Maximum.pdf

NH Emergency Preparedness - https://www.readynh.gov/

https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery

UNH Extension – https://www.extension.unh.edu

Farm Service Agency (FSA) - https://www.fsa.usda.gov/

Natural Resources Conservation Service - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/

Disaster Recovery Assistance - https://www.nrcs.usda.gov/programs-initiatives/ewp-emergency-watershed-protection/ewp-disaster-recovery-assistance

NY Center for Agricultural Health and Medicine and Health (NYCAMH) - https://www.nycamh.org/

Disaster Animal Response Teams (DART) - https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/programs-services/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/new-hampshire-disaster-animal-response

NH Climate Assessment 2021 - https://scholars.unh.edu/sustainability/71/

Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0

Kendall and Rebecca discuss agritourism with Jada Lindblom and Gail McWilliam Jellie from UNH Extension. They take a look at its community and economic impact, as well as its many safety considerations. They stress the importance of proper planning, staff training, and community relations.

Show notes:

Jada Lindblom – jada.lindblom@unh.edu

Gail McWilliam Jellie – gail.mcwilliam.jellie@unh.edu

Farm Mapper App - https://farmmapper.org/

NH State Law RSA508:14 - https://law.justia.com/codes/new-hampshire/2023/title-lii/chapter-508/section-508-14/

Farm Day Celebration in Sullivan County - https://storymaps.arcgis.com/stories/7e410e5326a3434ab9fa69b11da0654a

Equipment Safety - https://necenter.org/

NETTRA Tourism Conference - https://www.nettra.org/2025-annual-conference.html

Women in Ag Newsletter signup - https://unhoutreach.tfaforms.net/217751?CID=701G0000001AiKCIA0

Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu

Insights into Lending

Kendall and Rebecca speak with Charley Cummings, CEO of Walden Mutual Bank. They discuss the concept of "voting with your dollars" and its impact on sustainable finance and agriculture. He shares insights on lending practices, stressing the importance of long-term relationships and understanding the unique challenges of multi-generational farms. Cummings emphasized the need for farmers to understand cash flow, accrual accounting, and amortization.

Show notes:

Walden Mutual Bank - www.waldenmutual.com

EBITDA = Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation, Amortization

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Kendall Kunelius – kendall.kunelius@unh.edu

Rebecca Dube – rebecca.dube@unh.edu